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Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents. 

The Programming/Booking Intern at Moody Center will work alongside professionals in the live entertainment, sports, and venue management industry at a top arena. The Programming/Booking Intern will support the day-to-day efforts of the Programming team by contributing to event research, industry engagement, and onsite hospitality. This role offers hands-on experience in live event programming with opportunities to assist in both internal planning and day-of-show hosting. 

This role pays an hourly rate of $13.00

This role is expected to last from August 10, 2026, and will end on December 18, 2026.

This position will remain open until October 16, 2026.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Learn to research touring activity and event data, including market history, artist performance, and music release schedules, to support booking decisions.  
• Assist the Programming team with industry hospitality by preparing gifting experiences and assembling personalized partner recognition items.  
• Assist in research and conceptualization of creative event pitches. 
• Contribute creative ideas during brainstorming sessions for future event concepts and pitch materials. 
• Practice professional written communication by helping draft event experience letters and outreach messages to promoters and partners. 
• Shadow team members during show days to observe and assist with promoter hosting and backstage operations. 
• Help maintain organization of programming documentation, contact lists, and project updates. 
• Take initiative on tasks while actively seeking guidance when needed to ensure accuracy and professionalism. 
• Perform additional learning opportunities and assignments that support the Programming team and event success. Other duties as assigned. 

Learning Objectives: 

• Interpret industry data and artist performance metrics to support event programming and booking strategy decisions. 
• Participate in building creative event concepts by researching artists, trends, and unique promotional opportunities. 
• Strengthen written communication skills by drafting event materials that support strong promoter and artist relationships. 
• Build confidence navigating a live entertainment environment that requires responsiveness, professionalism, and relationship building. 

• Interns must be currently enrolled as students at an accredited institution, which may include trade schools, community/junior colleges, or undergraduate or graduate programs
• Background in music/live entertainment or demonstrated interest in the industry.  
• Strong self-awareness, time management, and organizational skills with a proven ability to multitask and manage projects on strict deadlines. 
• Understanding of music, pop culture, and entertainment.  
• Positive attitude with a genuine interest in hosting and building professional relationships. 
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentational communication with strong attention to detail and design. 
• Strategic and critical thinker who is forward-thinking, analytical, and extremely well organized. 
• Professionalism, discretion, and integrity when handling sensitive event information. 
• Strong organizational habits with the ability to prioritize tasks and seek clarification when needed. 

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis ("protected class") including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.

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